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Flights from Los Angeles to Auckland

Nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Auckland (AKL) take about 13h 37m (10,487 km). Air New Zealand flies it. Lowest fare seen: $538 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Auckland

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Airport transfer

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Before you flyAirport lounges at LAX →1 lounge at LAX Airport Trains, buses and taxi faresAKL to Auckland: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Auckland →12 drop-off points

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Airlines flying Los Angeles to Auckland

Carriers on LAX–AKL according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Air New Zealandnonstop fare seen

Los Angeles to Auckland fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $572 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $441. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Nov 2026	$57215 Nov 2026 · Air New Zealand	$441 · 2 stops17 Nov 2026
Jan 2027	$8807 Jan 2027	$792 · 1 stop7 Jan 2027
Apr 2027	$89124 Apr 2027 · Air New Zealand	$507 · 1 stop24 Apr 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $441 in November 2026, against $507 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Los Angeles to Auckland, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Auckland

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New Zealand is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Los Angeles to Auckland flights

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Auckland?

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Auckland (AKL) takes about 13h 37m, covering 10,487 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Los Angeles from Auckland by air?

The great-circle distance between Los Angeles International Airport and Auckland International Airport is 10,487 km (6,516 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to Auckland?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the LAX–AKL route include Air New Zealand. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Los Angeles to Auckland cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on LAX–AKL was $538 USD with Air New Zealand (nonstop), departing 27 Apr 2027, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Auckland?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $441 one-way, against $792 for January 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Los Angeles to Auckland?

In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $445 with one stop against $538 nonstop, a saving of $93. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from USA to New Zealand?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter New Zealand visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Auckland?

New Zealand is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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